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Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (Wildlife Queensland) is the longest-running and one of the most respected wildlife conservation organisations in Queensland. For more than 60 years we’ve worked to protect and conserve at-risk species and habitats, advocating for better environmental policy, delivering vital on-ground conservation programs, and raising awareness of wildlife conservation issues through education and community engagement.
Ban enclosed yabby traps in Queensland now!
Enclosed yabby traps (opera house nets) continue to cause the horrific drowning deaths of our native aquatic wildlife, including platypus, rakali and turtles. The current regulations are insufficient and confusing, as evidenced by illegal usage and disregard for the law.
Following the lead of other states in banning these traps in all waters, Wildlife Queensland calls for a comprehensive ban on the sale, possession and use of enclosed yabby traps in Queensland.
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Top platypus-spotting tips
Despite their distinctive appearance marked by a duck-like bill, webbed feet, and a thick tail that serves as a fat reserve, spotting a platypus in the wild remains a challenging endeavour.
These fascinating monotremes are notoriously elusive, tending to shelter during the day in burrows dug into stream banks and typically emerging only at dawn and dusk.
Increase your platypus-spotting success with these top tips.
Latest news
© Wildlife Queensland / Canva NFPWildlife Queensland celebrates project officers’ achievements: From rakali awareness to koala research
Wildlife Queensland’s project officers have had a busy month, not only participating in field-based wildlife conservation efforts but also finding time to secure funding for future initiatives and contributing to wildlife conservation publications.
© Neil AndisonWildlife Queensland escalates campaign to ban lethal yabby traps
Wildlife Queensland has increased its push to ban enclosed yabby traps (opera house-style nets) across Queensland. Take action now to help prevent the needless drowning deaths of air-breathing aquatic wildlife.
© EcopixCoalition shares environmental policies with Wildlife Queensland
As Queensland gears up for the state election on 26 October 2024, environmental issues are gaining traction and taking centre stage. Wildlife Queensland reached out to key political figures to discuss the future of the region’s environment.
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Protecting wildlife
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influencing choices
Cooperating with local & state governments and conservation groups to develop policies & campaigns that protect our state’s natural heritage.
engaging communities
Educating and engaging people and communities, the foundation of our Society, to inspire change and achieve positive conservation outcomes.
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